Satisfaction And Happiness Are Found Inside

Think about this:

Satisfaction and happiness come from the inside, not the outside; cannot be acquired, rather are found.

Something I wrote back in 2002

It Is No Measure Of Health To Be Well Adjusted To A Profoundly Sick Society

Please, think about this quote:

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
J. Krishnamurti

Fat, The Good And The Bad

Fats are essential to your body and health. Fats help your body absorb nutrients, they help your nerves function, they keep your cells’ membranes (walls) healthy, keep your skin and hair healthy, and much more. The most important organ in your body, your brain, is basically made off 50% fat.

All fats are not created equal, however. Some fats promote your health, others increase the risk of heart disease, cancers, and even cause aging and general sickness.

So what should we do? Your goal is to replace all bad fats with good fats in your diet. This article provides some guidance

The Bad Fats:

• Saturated Fats are Found In:
  Animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood. Some plants are also high in saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.
  Effects:
  Raise total blood cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol).
• Hydrogenated Fats/Oils
  When liquid oils are “hydrogenate” trans fatty acids are formed.

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Holistic Dentistry Tooth Extraction Vs. A Conventional Root Canal

Most holistic dentists prefer to extract a tooth than to do a root canal mainly because they believe root canals are never a 100% sterile and bacteria left behind could flourish if your immune system is compromised. My (non-holistic) dentist said that 95% o root canals are successful, this leaves 5% of root canals to fail. If they fail, an infection can occur at the bone structure that may not be easily detectable.

I found that not all holistic dentists have this position, almost none of the traditional dentists prefer extraction over a root canal. Over 95% of root canals are successful. So many people have had root canals, multiple of them. These root canal procedures are done routinely and safely. However, just because every body else is doing something doesn’t mean that it’s the best choice. For instance, take drinking pop, or using cell phones, eating fast food, eating lots of meat, smoking, getting drunk, need I continue?.. Many people take actions that negatively impact their well being for whatever reasons, be it lack of information, disinformation, ignorance, lack of interest, etc…

Here, in trying to decide if root canals are good or bad, IMHO (In my humble opinion), we are faced with a lack of information, making deciding what’s best a little tricky. I shared what I know here and ask you to contribute what you know so we can all benefit.

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Nickel-Titanium File Tip Broke Off Inside A Canal During My Root Canal Procedure!

Dental health has a great impact on a person’s overall wellness. Many negative health effects have been linked to bad oral health. For instance, gum disease (an inflammation of the gums) could spread infection to the bone supporting the teeth and from there to the blood stream. Further, gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

Plaque (a sticky colorless film of bacteria that constantly builds up then thickens and hardens on the teeth) hardens into tartar and contributes to infections in the gums. Constant brushing, flossing and oral hygiene practices are needed to fight plaque.

There’s a lot to say about oral hygiene and oral health. But this article is about one particular concern of mine, primarily root canals. I recently had to have a root canal procedure done; it was not as bad as I expected it to be, but while going through having a root canal I came across some pieces of information that I would like to share with you here, perhaps I could provide some answers to a few of your concerns. Perhaps I could put your mind at ease, or maybe scare you more. I will discuss the fracture of rotary nickel-titanium endodontic instruments inside of your teeth canals.

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School Choices Range From Psychology, Cancer, Environmental Health To Hypnosis And Guided Imagery

I’ve spent numerous hours of research, I approached this from many angles, from a reductionist approach to a holistic one (and still am researching). I looked at the all areas I liked with no regard to any obstacles, and I also looked at all what’s available, then I merged the findings and made a list, then I researched the fields to narrow down the options by their desirability (ignoring other obstacles for now). This resembled phases 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, partially 8 / within track ‘C’ of my  search methodology .

The following are the graduate school programs I’m researching now and likely will carry to the next phase which is researching prerequisites, cost, reputation, potential schools etc.. These are roughly ordered by disability but this order is likely to change as I research more.

Grad School Interests:

1. Psychology
2. Cancer and oncology - microbiology immunology and cancer biology
3. Immunology
4. Cell Biology - molecular cellular developmental biology and genetics
5. Neurology - Neuroscience
6. Environmental Health
7. integrated bio sciences
8. biochemistry molecular and biophysics
9. health services research policy and administration
10. Toxicology
11. Epidemiology

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